Aromatherapist

Overview

An aromatherapist is a healthcare provider who is trained to administer a therapy in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is used to promote health and well-being.

Source: MedlinePlus and National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

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The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, at the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports research and provides information about complementary health products and practices.